Fusilli with Swiss Chard, Garbanzo Beans, and Bacon

Amy Kalyn Sims

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Dark-green Swiss chard is loaded with vitamins K, A, and C, as well as minerals; toss it into an already good-for-you bean and whole-grain pasta dish, and you've got a nutrition powerhouse. The single slice of bacon lends rich flavor without adding much fat.

Total Time: 0:25

Level:
Easy

Yield:
4 main-dish servings

Serves:
4

Ingredients

12 oz. whole wheat fusilli or rotini pasta

1 bunch Swiss chard

1 slice bacon

1 clove garlic

¼ tsp. crushed red pepper

1 can garbanzo beans

2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

½ tsp. salt

Directions

Heat large covered saucepot of water to boiling on high. Add pasta and cook as label directs.

Meanwhile, cut ribs and stems from Swiss chard leaves. Cut ribs and stems into 1-inch pieces; cut leaves into 2-inch pieces. Rinse Swiss chard in large bowl of cold water; swish to remove any dirt. Transfer chard to colander. Do not spin dry.